Our Mission
The Northern Virginia Christian Writers Fellowship exists to encourage, equip, and educate writers to become skilled communicators of God’s truth in the Christian and general markets, to minister to readers with writing of the highest biblical and professional standards, and to use their writing and speaking gifts to do their part in fulfilling the Great Commission. We recognize life-changing ministry flows from a vibrant relationship with the living God. We encourage members to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ and promote a lifestyle of worship.
Our Ministry and Members
Our members come from various church backgrounds and all walks of life. We come together on the basics of the Christian faith, as mentioned in our statement of faith, to support one another in fulfilling God’s call upon our lives. We offer:
● Fellowship with like-minded believers;
● Mentoring and instruction;
● Kindly critique;
● Information on markets, conferences, and
● Encouragement and support.
Our Leadership
Johnese Burtram serves as Director of the Northern Virginia Christian Writers Fellowship.
The group was founded in December 2006 by Mary J. Yerkes.
Our Advisory Board
● Sandy Brooks, Director of the Christian Writers Fellowship International
● Marlene Bagnull, Litt.D., Author, Speaker, Director of the Colorado Christian Writer’s Conference and the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writer’s Conference
● Rev. Ken Burtram, Secretary-Treasurer of the Potomac District Assemblies of God
● Pastor Dwayne Smith, Worship and Creative Arts Pastor, Manassas Assembly of God
To Join
Annual dues for membership in the Northern Virginia Christian Writers Fellowship are $40, which goes to support the cost of speakers, website maintenance, and an annual writer’s conference scholarship. To join, simply request a membership form at our next meeting or contact Johnese Burtram.